Web design inspiration, resources and tutorials.
So you are looking to sell some products on the Internet and you don’t know where to start? Then this article is for you, but also for designers looking for the best ecommerce technology solution to offer their clients. Let me know in the comments if I forgot something. Simple e-Commerce solutions Are you only going […]
If you are looking to spice up your website’s design a little, then you should consider integrating some illustrations in it. The following websites are good examples of great illustration in web design. 1. Jason Gray 2. BEN 3. Tor Web 4. i-avion 5. Instant Ad Legend 6. Cromulent Design 7. Bard Illustration 8. Tomas […]
If you have some interest in app and UI design, you shouldn’t miss this article by the makers of the awesome Basecamp, the 37signals team. It guides you through the thinking behind the implementation of to-do’s due date.
If you still need a proof that WordPress can be used to create corporate websites, these websites should convince you. If you think that WordPress shouldn’t be used for this kind of websites, please let me know why in comments. 1. Spotify 2. The picnik blog 3. The Flickr Code blog 4. Network Solutions 5. […]
If you aren’t yet a Firefox user, you may want to become one after reading this post listing Firefox extensions for designers. Of course you shouldn’t install it all, you shouldn’t bloat your Firefox (consider using profiles for using more extensions). This collection of Firefox extensions for designers gives you some of the best Firefox […]
While I’m not a great fan of dark backgrounds for websites with a lot of text, it can look great from time to time, especially for portfolios. This collection shows some great looking websites with dark backgrounds. 1. Andrea Ziino 2. Martin Iglesias 3. iWant iPhone 4. Spiffing Apps 5. Envisage 6. Webdesig-ne.ws 7. Selva […]
Blog posts with tons of jQuery scripts are pretty cool, but you’ll have to know how to use them first. To be able to use these scripts, you’ll have to learn jQuery first. For that, here is a list of the best resources for learning how to use the javascript framework. TN3 Gallery A responsive […]
To be honest, I’m not a big fan of Flash as a site-building tool. This said, I have to admit that some people are capable of creating really stunning websites with Flash. This collection shares some great websites designed with Flash. 1. Cubic 2. Miki Mottes 3. Soft 4. I Am Always Hungry 5. WaterLife […]
The navigation is a key element in web design, when creating your website it’s crucial to use the appropriate menu in context. The following collection gives you some menu designing tools, tutorials or showcases to help you improve your website’s navigation. 1. CSS Menu Maker A great online tool to create advanced menus for your […]
It’s always a good idea to keep up with web design trends, this list is here to do so. I’ve handpicked a collection of websites, mostly business oriented, with a good design to help you stay inspired. 1. Narien Teas 2. Falcon Motorcycles 3. Snog 4. Saddleback Leather 5. Seven Trees 6. Daily Bath & […]
Icons are the road signs of the Internet, they let you know at a glance what action to take. When building your own website or web application, you may need some icons, if you don’t have the time to create your own, why don’t you take a look at the ones in this list? Before […]
For freelancing designers, the online portfolio is one the best ways to get some work. Every prospect will check it before hiring you for the job, so it must be good. JQuery can be a great tool to improve your portfolio’s usability or functionalities. In the following collection you will find some great jQuery scripts […]
It may sound stupid to say that, but the ability to link is one of the best features of the web. It is then really important to make your links display as convenient for use as possible. In the following collection you’ll find some tips to make your links better looking and more usable. 1. […]
Steve Krug’s book title can be misleading because it will make you think for sure. After reading these 200 pages you’ll be more aware of how to improve the usability of your websites and more sensitive to the way user browse websites. After introducing a set of guiding principles, the book gives you design patterns […]
I am glad to announce the launch of a new webdesign related site: CSS Orgy. At this time, you’ll find there a gallery of inspiring website and a blog dedicated to CSS. There will be more functions and resources to come, so you better subscribe to the RSS feed if you don’t want to miss […]